Advocacy Updates

On November 4, 2017, CMS released the CY 2018 Final Rule outlining changes to the Merit-based Incentive Payment System under Year 2 of the Quality Payment Program. Along with the Final Rule, CMS released an Overview Fact Sheet and Executive Summary highlighting the finalized policies. The AANA Research and Quality Division is diligently working to inform AANA members about the pertinent changes applicable to CRNAs. For questions about the 2018 MIPS, please call the AANA Quality and Reimbursement staff at (847) 655-1199 or email research@aana.com

Guam Opts Out

On June 30, 2016, Guam opted out of the federal CMS supervision requirement. There are now 17 states and Guam which have attained this tremendous achievement.

An Advocate for CRNAs

The AANA is a determined advocate for CRNAs concerning issues such as patient safety, access to quality healthcare services, scope of practice, educational funding, reimbursement, and many other legislative and regulatory matters in Washington, D.C. and in states across the country.